Garena's popular battle royale game, Free Fire, is gearing up for an exciting collaboration with the iconic anime and manga series, Naruto Shippuden. This crossover was hinted at in Garena's recent anniversary animation, and while the project is still in its early stages, some details have been confirmed. Fans can look forward to seeing beloved characters from the series and exploring a new map inspired by the Naruto universe. However, there's a catch—the collaboration won't be available until early 2025, so players will need to exercise some patience before they can experience the ninja action in-game.

Although the wait might be long, Garena's quick confirmation of the Naruto crossover suggests they understand the high level of anticipation among fans. You can catch a glimpse of Naruto's signature kunai and backpack in the anniversary animation at around 2:11. Check out the video below to see it for yourself.

For fans of both Free Fire and Naruto, this news might be a bit of a mixed bag. The wait until early 2025 is certainly a long one, but the early tease and swift confirmation from Garena indicate that this will be a significant event when it finally arrives in the game.

In the meantime, if you're eager for more gaming experiences, why not explore our weekly feature on the top five new mobile games to try? And if you're a battle royale enthusiast, don't miss our list of the top 15 best battle royale games for Android. There's plenty to keep you entertained while you wait for the Naruto Shippuden collaboration to hit Free Fire.